As a bargain shopper, a shopping trip is hardly ever complete without a stop at a factory or outlet store. Affordable clothing in the styles of their signatures stores is basically what makes my heart beat. After hitting up several Outlet stores, I’ve found that some are a solid miss and others have major bargain finds! Although I usually go to my closest Tanger Outlets mall for a full day of shopping, outlet stores are popping up more locally (even in outer boroughs of NYC!) The next time you’re looking for your affordable find, make sure to prioritize these factory and outlet stores.
Banana Republic Factory
I’ve always been a fan of Banana Republic – high quality clothing that transitions easily from the workplace to everyday. The factory store does not disappoint with leather shoes, trendy silhouettes, and daily deals. Even better – you can shop online!! Save even more with a Banana Republic card and get 10% off all purchases!
Express Factory Outlet
If you follow me on Instagram, you may have noticed that I recently collaborated with Express Factory Outlet (See the posts here and here). Although those were sponsored posts, I honestly would shop there again! I feel that the styles available at Express are more tailored to the young adult/millennial market. I found a pinstripe skirt suit, cut out choker tops, high waisted jeans (for just $30!), and really cool jewelry. If you join the rewards program, Express Next, you can get “Express Cash” that is redeemable toward you purchase. It’s as easy as completing a profile and connecting your social media accounts to get started.
Nike Factory Store
I never leave my local Nike Factory Store empty handed. And yes, I acknowledge it’s a problem, hah. You just can’t argue with top notch performance leggings, cute sports bras, and some of the coolest sneakers available right now. The thing about shopping at factory stores is you can often find items at discounted prices which are selling at their original retail price elsewhere. I’ve found discounted Air Max sneakers, some of their top quality sports bras below $30, and even Nike Lab items at 30% off or more.
LOFT Outlet
LOFT is definitely a crowd pleaser with its cute everyday styles (now also available in Plus sizes!!) and adorable jewelry. The outlets also have a Lounge collection of comfy at-home basics, which is so similar to its in-store sister brand, Lou and Grey. You can also shop LOFT Outlet online, which is amazing!
Saks Off Fifth
Ok, so this one is technically not an outlet store, but you can usually find a Saks Off Fifth at your nearest outlet mall. Saks Off Fifth is one of the most reliable places to find designer clothing, shoes, and accessories at discounted prices. I usually think of shoes and handbags as investment items, so any extra savings make the purchase all the more worthwhile.
Did I miss any? Let me know if you’ve shopped these stores and which are your favorite factory and outlet stores!
And finally – a big thanks to Express Factory Outlet for providing the top and jeans featured in this post!